Louise Rosa Manning

Project management is not a single discipline – it is many. Each method has different strengths and approaches to how projects should be structured, managed, controlled, and evaluated. Projects always vary in complexity, context, and requirements, so it is crucial to choose the certification that matches your specific needs. There are several recognised project management methods in which you can become certified. This article provides an overview of three of the most widespread methods: PMI, IPMA, and PRINCE2.

The pace of change is higher than ever before. This means that both organisations and projects are constantly exposed to uncertainty. It is no longer a question of whether surprises will occur – but when and how they will materialise.

If the success of projects is measured solely against formal frameworks, the proportion of failed projects is catastrophic. Countless studies indicate that between 60–80% of all projects fail, with 10–30% of these projects being terminated prematurely. We should therefore ask ourselves whether the formally agreed frameworks are an accurate measure of success. I would argue that the time has come to rethink how we assess the success of projects.